17th Jul, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2051
 

2051

A Louis XVI Three-Colour Gold Snuff-Box, Maker's Mark JJ, A Bird (?) Between, Paris, Probably 1784

A Louis XVI Three-Colour Gold Snuff-Box, Maker's Mark JJ, A Bird (?) Between, Paris, Probably 1784, narrow oblong and with hinged cover, the sides, base and hinged cover with bead and flower decorated engine-turned panels between two colour foliage borders, 9.3cm wide, 3oz 3dwt, 97gr

Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000


 

. Marked inside base and inside cover. The bezel further marked with decharge. The marks have some wear but are generally clear. In generally good condition with only some minor surface scratching and wear. There is a shallow bruise to one side of the cover.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 17th Jul, 2021

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